CHERYL PETTER
Sr. Interior Designer
Dallas,TX
Summary
Organized Interior Designer adept at multi-tasking and developing creative solutions. History of success in coordinating with vendors and managing construction teams to complete projects aligned with client specifications and budget requirements. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Designer
Debra Stewart Interior Design
Dallas, TX
02.2019 - Current
- Training Intern
- Budgeting & Cost Analysis
- Custom Services
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, furniture and textile presentations.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Consulted with clients to determine architectural preference to meet overall design goals.
- Interfaced effectively with design team members, including contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas.
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Created professional presentations using Microsoft Power Point to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
- Prepared tear sheets, budget documents and details to implement design concepts.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
Assistant Interior Designer/Office Manager
Schlosser Design Group LLC
Dallas, TX
03.2015 - 12.2019
- Worked as Design Assistant in all realms of design.
- Completed minor room adjustments to freshen up environments.
- Arranged furniture to facilitate traffic flow and design objectives.
- Documented costs, tracked purchases and administered client budgets.
- Advised clients on comfort and durability of various fixtures, materials and surface coverings.
- Created professional presentations to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
- Facilitated requests regarding product information, installation methods and product upgrade options.
- Prepared project documents and details to implement design concepts.
Interior Designer/Principal
CK Design Solutions
Dallas, TX
07.2000 - 03.2015
- Small business owner focusing on residential and commercial design.
- Working with clients to create and design a space that is beautiful, functional, and inspiring.
- Upon graduating in Spring 2012 I was awarded a restaurant design in downtown Dallas.
- Worked directly with business owner and contractor to ensure proper space planning, selecting FF&E as well as overseeing the project from start to finish.
- Worked closely with clients through the entire project assisting in many capacities.
Intern
Forrest Perkins
Dallas, TX
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Worked in a team environment with architects and designers.
- Assisted junior and senior designers in a large hotel project in Al Maabar, Jordan.
- Performed various tasks including but not limited to sourcing FF&E at local showrooms, reviewing vendor catalogues, working with vendors and ordering samples, building FF&E project binder by utilizing firms proprietary data system.
- Participated in meetings to insure FF&E selections were appropriate for project.
- Devised organizational structure for materials and finishes library, increasing efficiency in selection process for company staff.
- Worked in Photoshop assisting with design boards.
- Managed the resource library and work room.
Visual Merchandiser
Freed’s Home Furnishings
Dallas, TX
05.2011 - 08.2011
- Visual merchandising in a retail furniture environment consisting of space planning, product selection and ordering, inventory, vignette design, and supervisory responsibilities.
Director, Human Resources
Arthur J. Gallagher & Company
Dallas, TX
03.2005 - 09.2009
- Reported directly to the Area President.
- Worked with management and employees to resolve employee relation issues.
- Facilitated new hire orientation and exit interviews.
- Managed the recruitment, assessment selection and assimilation process to ensure a timely and effective recruiting process.
- Worked with building facilities on all facility related issues.
- Managed Receptionist position.
- Established performance goals for each department and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Assisted company executives during decision-making process by compiling daily reports to suggest corrective action.
- Provided documentation of all processes to comply with regulations and company policies.
Human Resources/Executive Assistant
TIG Specialty Insurance Company
Irving, TX
04.1994 - 03.2005
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies for open position, interviewed and assess internal and external candidates’ skills, knowledge and fit with the organization's culture.
- Designed and implemented the Policy and Procedures manual for Human Resources.
- Implemented and trained managers on Performance Impact, software designed for tracking and maintaining performance reviews.
Education
Advanced Technical Certificate - Interior Design
El Centro College
Dallas, TX 08.2011 - 05.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Interior Design
El Centro College
Dallas, TX 08.2008 - 05.2011
Skills
Design process
undefinedAffiliations
- ASID Design Ovation committee member 2012 - 2014
- ASID Student Symposium Co-chair 2012 -2013
- ASID Dallas Design Community Co-chair Membership/Programs 2012 – 2018
- Vice President of El Centro Student ASID chapter, 2010 – 2011
Timeline
Sr. Designer
Debra Stewart Interior Design
02.2019 - Current
Assistant Interior Designer/Office Manager
Schlosser Design Group LLC
03.2015 - 12.2019
Intern
Forrest Perkins
01.2012 - 06.2012
Advanced Technical Certificate - Interior Design
El Centro College
08.2011 - 05.2012
Visual Merchandiser
Freed’s Home Furnishings
05.2011 - 08.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Interior Design
El Centro College
08.2008 - 05.2011
Director, Human Resources
Arthur J. Gallagher & Company
03.2005 - 09.2009
Interior Designer/Principal
CK Design Solutions
07.2000 - 03.2015
Human Resources/Executive Assistant
TIG Specialty Insurance Company
04.1994 - 03.2005
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